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This will be very difficult, especially after the weak performance they did in Liverpool, which left their goalkeeper as a hero. See my soccer pick inside.

Manchester United vs. Liverpool FC
In the first game, the week exhibition of the Red Devils was disappointing. They did not have the needed strength to face the Reds in an extremely important game for both teams, since the Europa League trophy could save the poor season they have been doing in the Premier League. Be Gea (United GK) was the man of the game and it is thanks to him they can still be on Round 16.

Our approach to the game on the 1st leg was already focused in Liverpool favoritism, but especially in a match with both to score goals and the Over 2.00. Yet, the truth is that Manchester has always been far from achieving that, disappointing all their fans and generating a lot of contestation due to their exhibition.

For this game, the answer has to be clear and it’s expected that Van Gaal will pull the player’s ears, forcing them to play with another intensity in order to create problems to Liverpool. Also, they will take advantage of their supporters who, despite the frustration after the 1st leg, still believe on the turnaround.

For this game, Liverpool doesn’t have an easy task. They will face their biggest rivals Man United, and they should approach this game with caution, trying to create panic on United’s defense through rapid transitions. Coutinho and Firmino will be very important players in this strategy. Firmino scored in the 1st leg as we predicted and continues to be a player to be considered for this second hand due to his current performance.
There should be no major changes in any of the initial 11, we only expect a different strategy, with the home team presenting much more intensity and balanced for the attack while Liverpool may wait for the best opportunity for a true strike.

Betting Overview
With the comfortable result they have, Liverpool can wait for Manchester to expose themselves, attacking with more units than normal and, over time, if the goals do not appear, Liverpool take advantage of the right moment to counterattack and kill the game.
This “game killing” means scoring a goal at Old Trafford, which would force United to score 4 goals to pass the next stage and, at this moment, it’s very unlikely to see Van Gaal’s team achieving that purpose.

Looking at the winners market, we will stay out but thinking that the line AH +0 or Draw No Bet on the visitors it’s a line with some value given the situation in which United will have to place itself and considering that the very quick advanced line of Liverpool can easily take advantage of this circumstances.

In the goals market, given the United’ situation, we are much more inclined to a game with goals on the soccer odds boards and Over 2.5 in this game which is quoted @ +122 at Pinnacle holds some value. However, always keeping in mind that both teams should score on this match, therefore, Both Teams to Score @ -109 Pinnacle Sports is a market to have an eye on and covers the situation of 1-1. Also, keep in mind that Manchester United can be discouraged in case of Liverpool scores and knowing that a 4-1 should be too hard for them, the BTTS bet is our choice to be added to our betting slip for this match.

Speaking now about the individual goal scorers for this match, Firmino and Rashford were our choices for the 1st leg and let us win some money with Firmin’s goal. We think that this second leg will have to be more opened by the United, both players will continue to be the keys to solve the game for their teams and, the available odds don't leave us any other option than to recommend them to score at any time in today's soccer picks. +295 for Firmino to score at any time and +230 to Rashford.